Notes From the Field
4 articles from a licensed engineer on foundations, retaining walls and the reports that decide what a structure needs.
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HUD Foundation Certification: What Your Lender Actually Needs
A lender asking for a foundation certification wants one document from a Texas-licensed engineer. Here is the standard behind it, what the engineer checks on site and what to line up before closing.
Heath Salmon, PE
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15 Questions to Ask a Foundation Repair Contractor
Texas has no state licence for foundation repair contractors, so the questions you ask before signing are the vetting. These fifteen cover credentials, diagnosis, warranty, contract terms and the red flags.
Heath Salmon, PE
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The 8 Best Foundation and Structural Engineers in Arlington, TX (2026)
Arlington homeowners comparing foundation and structural engineers can use this list to weigh eight local firms on independence, Arlington office location, licensing, Google rating and review volume before booking an inspection.
Heath Salmon, PE
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Foundation Cracks in North Texas: Which Ones Matter and Which Do Not
A crack is evidence, not a verdict. Here is what the published Texas guidance says each of the common ones usually means, and the point at which it is worth an engineer's opinion.
Heath Salmon, PE
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